Fulwood Academy vs Queen's Drive Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 240 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulwood Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
973 students
Queen's Drive Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Fulwood Academy Preston, North West | Queen's Drive Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #366 of 536 | #243 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3024 of 4,090 | #1897 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 973 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fulwoodacademy.co.uk/ | www.queensdriveschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's Drive Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.7 vs 28.8).
- •Fulwood Academy is the larger school with 973 students compared with 434.
- •Fulwood Academy is a academy school while Queen's Drive Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fulwood Academy better than Queen's Drive Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's Drive Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fulwood Academy and Queen's Drive Primary School?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulwood Academy: 973. Queen's Drive Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulwood Academy and Queen's Drive Primary School rank in North West?
Fulwood Academy is 366th of 536 and Queen's Drive Primary School is 243rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).